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An incident of theft occurred sometime between Monday and Thursday at the Remedy, located on Hannah Street, in Houtzdale Borough. During the incident, someone entered the bathroom and removed a painting from the wall. The painting was of a man and woman on a motorcycle with a mountain background. The woman was a redhead wearing a tan-colored trench coat and sunglasses. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

An incident of criminal mischief occurred March 16 in a wooded area off of Swank Road in Irvona Borough. During the incident, someone opened up a water valve at the Irvona Municipal Authority by unknown means. As a result, approximately 450,000 gallons of water was lost. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the state police at Clearfield at 814-857-3800.

State police at Ridgway

No injuries were reported after a single-vehicle accident that occurred Monday on the Pittsburgh – Buffalo Highway in Horton Township. Charles J. Magnuson of Ridgway was traveling southbound when he crossed over into the northbound lane for unknown reasons. The Magnuson vehicle subsequently traveled into a ditch and continued south for approximately 200 yards before re-entering the roadway. His vehicle crossed back over the northbound lane and came to a rest along the berm of the southbound lane. Magnuson was cited for the accident.

Curwensville Borough

Police have initiated an investigation into an incident of identity theft and forgery. During the incident, someone obtained a bank loan using the victim’s information.

DuBois City

On Wednesday, police contacted a victim about an alleged theft. The victim told police she was overcharged for a meal that she’d purchased in DuBois. The incident remains under investigation at this time.

On Wednesday, police received a report about an alarm at a business in the 800 block of Beaver Drive. Upon arrival police conducted a search and found the building secured.

On Thursday, police responded to a North Main Street residence, where a woman stated a known male was threatening her. The woman didn’t want to pursue charges against the male at this time.

On Thursday, police received a report about an incident of criminal mischief at Shower’s Field. Upon arrival police observed someone had sliced the wires to the scoreboard. Police collected evidence at the scene; the incident remains under investigation at this time.

On Thursday, police received a report about an incident of harassment at a residence in the 100 block of East Washington Avenue. The victim told police that a known male arrived at the residence, kicked his door and threatened him. The male fled the scene prior to police arrival; the incident remains under investigation at this time.